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Travel credit cards are all the rage among the jet set. They’re perfect for those who love being rewarded for having a great time while exploring the world. These financial products offer customers redeemable miles they can use for later traveling and extra perks while on vacation. Moreover, some travel credit cards also offer points for purchases not related to travel. By Daniela Rivera-Herrera Comparison Chase Sapphire Reserve Capital One Venture X What Both Cards Get Right Which Is Best There are dozens of travel-oriented credit cards on the market....

It’s only been a week since tens of millions of eligible families started receiving child tax credit payments and the IRS has already issued a warning about scammers. By Josephine Nesbit Watch Out: Pandemic Fraudsters Swindled Nearly $500 Million From Americans — And They’re Not Finished YetSee: Child Tax Credit Blows Up On TikTok “While millions of American families started receiving the advance Child Tax Credit payments last week, criminals were already looking for innovative tactics to take advantage of unwitting victims,” the tax agency cautioned on Wednesday....

American travelers didn’t get much joy from Wednesday’s U.S. inflation report, as the prices of both air fares and gasoline in April rose sharply from the previous year. On a monthly basis, gas prices did decline compared with March, though that might be short-lived, as prices at the pump hit a new record high this week. By Vance Cariaga See: Here’s How Much Cash You Need Stashed if a National Emergency HappensFind: 10 Things You Always (and Never) Should Buy at the Dollar Store...

Women have made major strides in the workplace — in the U.S., women now represent 47% of the workforce, according to the latest stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yet, North American women hold just 29% of senior management positions, according to Catalyst. By Gabrielle Olya Learn More: 8 Remote Jobs That Pay at Least $20 Per HourAlso: Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security Benefits One way to change this stat is to make a proactive effort to elevate other women in the workplace....

Have you recently received an email from “Settlement Administrator” at the address “NoReply@ZoomMeetingsClassAction.com”? Did you ignore it, thinking it was junk mail? With the number of scams circulating today, it wouldn’t be surprising if you scrolled right past — or even deleted the email without opening it. However, you could be leaving $15, $25, or more in free money on the table if you do not file a claim, should you be eligible....

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), released its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings for fiscal year 2021 on Feb. 2. The tech giant’s weak quarterly results and first-ever decline in active daily users sent the stock tumbling over 26%. It was the S&P 500’s largest-ever one-day decline, and it stripped the company of over $230 billion worth of market value, The New York Times reported. Does that mean you should rush out to buy the stock in the dip, hold off to see what happens next — or forget it entirely?...

Popular fast-food chains are reeling back $5-and-under “value” items and pushing $10-to-$30 combination meals. Reuters reported that chains like McDonald’s and KFC are using this strategy to boost sales and profits and offset rising food costs as the U.S. economy reopens. By Josephine Nesbit See: McDonald’s Raising Average Wage for Employees at Company-Owned RestaurantsFind: These Are the Best Dollar Menu Items in America Many popular fast-food restaurants offer their customers “value” meals — sandwich, drink and french fry combos — which are typically priced at $5 or less and some even going as low as $1 for certain menu items....

It’s National Lazy Day — a day set aside to do absolutely nothing at all — but you’re already here. Might as well give today’s top financial stories a gander … then you can go back to being lazy. You’ve earned it. By Gary Dudak The Big Lead: Inflation Cooled Slightly in July Due to Lower Gas Prices Inflation finally started to cool down in July, giving analysts and investors a small sense of relief....

We can all use a little help with financial planning from time to time, so take a break on this lovely Sunday and get some money advice from those in the know. By Gary Dudak The Big Lead: Retirees Reveal the Worst Purchases They Ever Made Which purchases do retirees wish they never made? Here are five common retirement buys that we’re told are definitely not worth the cost. Read the full story here...

Despite the government’s attempt to make healthcare more affordable through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many women still struggle to afford the basic costs of their healthcare, according to a 2020 Kaiser Family Foundation Women’s Health Survey. By Jordan Rosenfeld According to the same survey, 11% of women ages 19 to 64 were uninsured as of 2020. To qualify for state-provided Medicaid coverage, women must have significantly low incomes and qualify in one of the eligibility categories: be pregnant, have children 18 or younger, be a person with a disability or be over 65....

The pandemic has people itching to move. Of course, there is always some percentage of people who are looking to relocate anyway, but a recent report from Redfin shows the share of homebuyers searching for a new place to call home is up substantially since COVID-19 first turned our world upside down. By Bob Haegele US Housing Market: Is Now the Right Time To Be a Buyer?Find: 7 Unexpected Cities To Invest in Property in 2022...

It is possible to attend graduate school without taking on student loan debt. By Heather Taylor Here It Is: Our 2022 Small Business SpotlightDiscover: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Retirement Goals From utilizing a 529 plan to working in a graduate assistantship program, we rounded up some of the best opportunities available to students to pay for a graduate education. Apply for Scholarships Similar to applying for an undergraduate education, there are many scholarships and merit scholarships available to graduate students....

If you have the lucky problem of trying to figure out where to keep money above and beyond what you need to pay your monthly expenses, you may be uncertain as to how much is the right amount to keep in a standard savings account. Don’t fret, and don’t make any hasty decisions. Experts have some simple recommendations. By Jordan Rosenfeld Also: 10 Things To Stop Buying in 2023Learn: How To Get Free Gift Cards From Your Everyday Purchases...

For retirees and those who are getting close, big changes are on the horizon for 2022. Most consequentially, Social Security is getting a makeover with several big updates that will impact most of the country’s roughly 70 million recipients. But there are also a few COVID-19-inspired adjustments as well as potential changes to the most common retirement accounts. By Andrew Lisa Find Out: Jaw-Dropping Stats About the State of Retirement in America See: The Average Retirement Age in Every State...

Are you looking to reduce the interest payable on credit cards? A balance transfer with Chase might do the trick. Here’s all the information you need to reduce your interest and see the benefits of consolidating credit card debt with Chase Bank. By David Granahan What Is a Balance Transfer Chase Cards for Balance Transfers How To Transfer a Balance Impact on Credit What’s a Balance Transfer? A balance transfer is moving a credit card balance to another credit card....

The eBay Mastercard and eBay Extras Mastercard credit cards are issued by Synchrony Bank. These credit cards are targeted at frequent shoppers on eBay who want to earn rewards for use on the platform. By offering account opening bonuses and no annual fees, eBay’s credit card offerings are an attractive option for eBay customers. For example, customers who spend $1000 on eBay in a calendar year can earn 5x the reward points for the rest of the year....

You just scored a double win — a delicious meal at a discounted price. Whether you chose the restaurant because you had a coupon or were given a discount while dining, you’re ready to pay the bill, but you’re not sure how much to tip. By Jennifer Taylor In most situations, you typically tip 15% to 20% of the total bill, but after doing the math, you’ve realized that’s a pretty small tip....

The real estate market during the past year and a half has seen tremendous growth.Thanks to historically low mortgage rates, and over 15.9 million people moving between February 2020 and July 2020, houses are selling at record rates. More than 7.1 million home sales were completed in the year 2021, which was the highest number of sales in the past decade. Consequently, houses were on the market for less time than usual....

The annual open enrollment period for Medicare coverage ends today, Tuesday, Dec. 7. This means if you have not already signed up, or are already signed up and simply want to make changes, today is your last chance to do so. By Georgina Tzanetos See: Retirement: Medicare Part B Will Rise 14.5% Next Year — More Than Double the Estimate Find: Medicare Penalty: Sign Up Before You Turn 65 to Avoid Late Enrollment Charges...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Mississippi Department of Human Services helps low-income Mississippi households that struggle to afford groceries by depositing monthly benefits into SNAP accounts, which are linked to EBT cards. SNAP is the primary source of nutrition assistance for low-income families across the U.S. By Josephine Nesbit See: Surprising Things You Can Buy With Food StampsFind: SNAP Schedule 2022: May Payments According to the MDHS, Mississippi residents who qualify for SNAP work for low wages, are unemployed or work part-time, receive TANF, SSI or other assistance payments or are elderly or disabled and live on a minimal income....